Even the most energetic and bubbly social butterflies may feel overwhelmed by the prospect of going into the doctor for a check-up. And when we feel ill,...

“La placenta es uno de los héroes no reconocidos del embarazo”, dijo la doctora Heather Reed (en inglés), una ginecobstétra (OBGYN, por su abreviatura...

Antes, la leche no provocaba tanta confusión, ¿o sí? De hecho, el mundo de la leche ha crecido significativamente en años recientes. Al caminar por el...

Our poor feet. They carry our weight, they keep us upright, they give clues about our overall health. But they’re often neglected. (If only they weren’t...

When you’re the primary caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, that person’s wandering can be one of the most difficult things to...

Cuando alguien dice que le “arden las orejas”, suele significar que alguna persona que no está muy lejos está hablando de él o ella. Pero ¿qué significa...

Although it may be hard to believe, until 1956, people with epilepsy weren’t allowed to get married in 17 states in the U.S. due to widespread misunderstandings...

When you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the whole thing can feel a bit mysterious. IBS is often the result of other health problems. And since these...

Have you ever left an upsetting conversation feeling physically ill? Maybe your stomach became upset, your sleep was disrupted, or you had sudden chest...

We do more than smile and chew with our teeth. From the first time they show up, just a few months into our lives, our teeth become a focal point of our...